1997 Jaguar XJ6lProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Jaguar XJ6l, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Jaguar XJ6l has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1997 Jaguar XJ6l recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other XJ6l year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XJ6l median. How we score

'75'76'77'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XJ6l owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. ALSO, EGR VALVE AND OTHER ENGINE PARTS WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER, BUT PROBLEMS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
Complaint 10046122 · Oct 31, 2003 · 60,000 miles

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